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Patients interested in rhinoplasty in Chicago may have come across the terms "open" and "closed" when reading about the procedure. Even though the choice of a rhinoplasty technique depends mostly on the patients' goals and the surgeon's preference, I prefer performing open rhinoplasties on most of my patients. I'll explain why in this blog post. What …
If you've ever considered facial plastic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, you'll know that the idea of changing your features can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. In order to approach the surgery with confidence rather than anxiety, you should do some extensive and thoughtful research beforehand. I find that rhinoplasty patients at my plastic …
'Tis the season for spring flowers, green grass, and warm, beautiful weather! However, along with spring, unfortunately, comes allergy season. Runny noses, sneezing, and watery eyes are commonplace this time of year, and while they are usually merely annoying, they can be especially troublesome for rhinoplasty patients in Chicago. If you're considering rhinoplasty surgery before …
Getting a "nose job" is something many of the rhinoplasty patients at my Chicago practice have thought about for years, starting when they were teenagers. If you count yourself among those considering rhinoplasty or you have just made the decision to get surgery, this blog post can serve as a guide to get you on …
One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed year after year is rhinoplasty. In Chicago, I consult with hundreds of patients each year who are interested in reshaping their noses. Many of the men and women who want a "nose job" require only slight alterations to get the results they desire. Because the procedure …
Combining surgical procedures that each individually target a specific area of the face is an excellent way to achieve a comprehensive result and an "all-over" rejuvenated look. Because facial aging rarely occurs in just one area as the years pass, it usually makes sense to combine individual components into a single operation. Discover 3 of …
Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly requested procedures at my Chicago practice, but people seek it for a lot of different reasons. Below, I've listed 6 of the most common reasons men and women seek rhinoplasty. Common Cosmetic Concerns If you know there's something you don't like about the look of your nose, but …
A surprising number of the rhinoplasty patients I treat at my Chicago practice suffer from allergies and have questions about how that may affect the outcome of their surgeries. It's important that all patients considering rhinoplasty inform their surgeons about their allergies, because even sneezing can make a difference. On online forums such as RealSelf, …
A common concern for rhinoplasty patients at my Chicago practice is that they will look like a different person following surgery. I reassure them that's not the case when an experienced plastic surgeon uses advanced techniques. The goal of rhinoplasty is to create facial harmony and balance, even when making significant changes to the nose. …
Like any branch of medicine, plastic surgery has its own special language. This different vocabulary can be intimidating for patients interested in getting rhinoplasty, or a "nose job," at my Chicago practice. To help break down the barriers of communication between doctor and patient, I've provided definitions for some of the most common terms associated …
